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P212 FRD

1997 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,462 mi
Last recorded80,462 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Ka64,290 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP212 FRD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2011 80,462 miles

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Coolant level on min

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Near side front tyre is worn on the outer edge.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Off side front wheel trim is broken

Off side rear tyre is starting to deteriorate

Offside Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

Oil level on min

Spare tyre defective

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 5 Nov 2010 70,535 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Slight imbalance in the front brakes.

Fail 5 Nov 2010 70,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Slight imbalance in the front brakes.

Pass 20 Nov 2009 62,419 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2008 54,858 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 47,168 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 39,503 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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P212 FRD is a 1997 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 64,290 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P212 FRD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Ford Ka is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P212 FRD registered?

P212 FRD is a 1997 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 April 1997.

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